wipers CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to
four different positions.
A (LOCK):This position locks the ignition and
transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will
only be able to remove the key when the ignition
is turned to LOCK.Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break
the key. Use the correct key and turn the key
only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the
way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
B (ACCESSORY):This position lets you use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers
when the engine is off.
Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in
the accessory ignition position and the RUN
position may drain the battery and prevent your
vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle
in the accessory ignition position for a long
period of time.
C (RUN):This is the position for driving. It is the
position the switch returns to after the engine
starts, and you release the key.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 196
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 198
Windshield Wipers..................................... 198
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 199
Windshield Washer.................................... 200
Cruise Control........................................... 201
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 204
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 209
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 209
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 210
Fog Lamps................................................ 211
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 211
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 211
Dome Lamps............................................. 212
Dome Lamp Override................................ 212
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 212
Reading Lamps......................................... 212Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 212
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 213
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 217
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 218
Analog Clock............................................. 218
Climate Controls......................................... 219
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 219
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 224
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 225
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 227
Trip Odometer........................................... 227
Tachometer............................................... 227
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 228
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light...................................... 228
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 229
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 230
Charging System Light.............................. 232
Brake System Warning Light..................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light........................................ 234
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 235
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 235
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 196.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 197.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 198.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 198.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 200.
For information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 204.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the
lever for less than one second until the arrow
starts to ash. This will cause the turn signals
to automatically ash three times. It will ash
six times if the tow-haul mode is active.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or
on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the
lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on
the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band
on mist longer.
6(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a
long or short delay between wipes. This can be
very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to
choose the delay time. The closer to the top of
the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at
low speed, turn the band away from you to the
rst solid band past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to the second solid band
past the delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band
to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If
your blades do become worn or damaged, get
new blades or blade inserts.
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Rainsense™ II Wipers
Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield
wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when
a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview
mirror, detects moisture on the windshield.
When active, these wipers are able to detect
moisture on the windshield and automatically
turn on the wipers.
To turn on the Rainsense™ feature, the wipers
must be set to one of the ve delay settings.
Each of the ve settings adjusts the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
Since different drivers have different setting
preferences, it is recommended that the mid-range
setting, position three, be used initially. For more
wipes, select the higher settings; for fewer wipes,
select the lower settings located closer to the off
position on the multifunction lever.The rain sensor will automatically control the
frequency of the wipes from off to high speed
according to the weather conditions. The wipers
can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when
it is not raining.
When Rainsense™ II is active, the headlamps
will turn on automatically after approximately
eight wipes. The headlamps will turn off if the wiper
switch is set to a delay position, and there have
been no wipes for approximately three minutes, or
if the wiper switch is turned to the off position. If
it is dark outside, the headlamps will remain on.
Notice:Going through an automatic car
wash with the wipers on can damage them.
Turn the wipers off when going through
an automatic car wash.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it may be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield.The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
The indicator light will ash. This activation will
initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles. The
rst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to
40 seconds to occur, depending on outside
temperature. After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may
take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining
cycles to begin. Press the button again to turn
off the heated windshield washer uid system or it
will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 125
Running Boards....................................... 114
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 431
Windows.................................................. 116
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 102
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 22
R
Radios........................................................ 267
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 318
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 302
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 270
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 313
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 315
Understanding Reception......................... 317
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 199Reading Lamps........................................... 212
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 103
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 168
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 302
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 145
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 533
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 371
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 379
Remote Keyless Entry System...................... 92
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation..... 93
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 478
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 452
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 561
General Motors........................................ 561
United States Government....................... 560
575

W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 225
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 248
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................ 194
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 474
Different Size........................................... 472
Replacement............................................ 474
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 50
Windows..................................................... 115
Power...................................................... 116Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 199
Washer.................................................... 200
Washer Fluid........................................... 432
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 453
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 503
Wiper Fuses............................................ 509
Wipers..................................................... 198
Winter Driving............................................. 366
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 300
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 319
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 520
580